1722 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

1722 West 4th Street is a 4-story, 23-unit tenement building located in Gravesend, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Steve Gross. The property has experienced persistent water-related issues over the past four years, with multiple complaints and violations documented between 2021-2024, including heavy flow water leaks, slow leaks, and damp spots. The most recent significant incident was a heavy flow water leak reported in December 2024, which resulted in multiple housing maintenance code violations requiring repairs to ceilings, walls, and floors in Apartment A4. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with interior surfaces requiring attention, including multiple citations for defective plastered surfaces and paint requirements documented in December 2024.

The building has faced several concerning safety issues in recent years, particularly regarding egress and fire safety. In 2020-2021, multiple violations were recorded regarding obstructed exit passageways and fire escapes, with penalties totaling $6250 imposed for these safety violations. While these violations have been resolved, they indicate past concerns about emergency egress at the property. The building's pest control records show no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, though one unit was documented as infested in 2019-2020.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent compliance inspection in February 2023 passing, though there have been several failed inspections for "Other Reasons" between 2012-2022. The property has a history of housing maintenance code complaints and violations, particularly in the areas of water management and interior surface maintenance. Recent records show active violations as of December 2024 related to water leaks and interior surface conditions in Apartment A4 that require attention. The building's permit history indicates some recent activity, with a permit issued in October 2023, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the available data.